Archive for the ‘Golf Courses’ Category

Founded in 1922, Uplands Golf Club is one of the oldest courses on Vancouver Island. It is located in Victoria B.C., minutes from The University of Victoria and a block away from stunning Cadboro Bay.

First impressions always start with your experience in the pro shop. I was greeted with the perfect amount of class and comfort. Everything was handled to a “tee”! The rate for 18 holes is $125 or $60 with a … Read More

If you’re looking for one of the best public golf courses in Vancouver, the University Golf Club (UGC) situated in the University Endowment Lands is one to consider. This 18-hole par-72 course is cut straight out of rich forests and has been in operation since 1929. UGC is fully public and sports the mantra ‘Everyone Welcome’. The location is fantastic as it is steps away from downtown.

Langara golf course makes up the trio of full length golf courses operated by the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation, with McCleery and Fraserview rounding up the rest. What makes Langara special is that it’s one of the closest courses right in the heart of the city, along Cambie and West 49th, making it a popular spot to golf.

The Lower Mainland has various municipal-run golf courses. You’ll find Fraserview, McCleery, and Langara in Vancouver. Burnaby has Burnaby Mountain and Riverway. Some courses are manicured better than others, but if there was one municipal course that can be crowned as the “jewel” of the bunch, Northlands Golf Course in North Vancouver definitely has the chance of taking grand prize.

The Okanagan in the southern interior of BC is a beautiful place to be in the summer. There are wineries, activities to do at the lake, and oh–there’s also GOLF! One course that we just experienced was Gallagher’s Canyon Golf Club and Country Club located in Kelowna.

Here’s a brief description of Gallagher’s Canyon, which is part of the GolfBC family:

As in any golf tournament, the rules will vary. At the Province Golf Classic 2009, upon registering in the morning everyone is provided with a copy of the day’s rules. I managed to keep my copy and I am going to posting pictures of the rules for you to read for yourself. Click the images to enlarge.

So remember when I last mentioned that I qualified to play in the Province Golf Classic (don’t forget the 2 for 1 card) Semi-Final at Newlands Golf Course in Langley? Well, the tournament has come and gone, and I had a fantastic time. Let’s recap how the day went for me, shall we?

So remember when I wrote about the Province Golf Classic 2 for 1 Card? Well, part of entering your scores each week makes you eligible for weekly prizes. More importantly, the best 40 men’s and best 12 women’s scores will be automatically entered to play in the Province Golf Classic year end 18 hold tournament.